King of the Doormen (1977) | How Woke Is It?

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King of the Doormen1977

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What We Think

This is as non-woke as it gets. 'King of the Doormen' is an old-school comedy, steeped in everyday humor and traditional social roles. Modern ideological themes are absent, making it a textbook example of a pre-woke era film.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'King of the Doormen' is a classic Turkish comedy from the 1970s, focused on everyday life and humorous situations. There’s little evidence of identity-focused casting or ideology-driven narrative choices. Characters are developed based on comedic necessities and relatable social roles.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film upholds traditional values around work, community, and family. Masculinity and religion are treated as normal, unremarkable facets of daily life, with humor coming from personality quirks rather than cultural revisionism or ideological critique.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s no trace of ideological monoculture; instead, the film displays a lively range of personalities and viewpoints, reflective of its Turkish social setting. It doesn’t villainize or mock traditional perspectives.

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